The Evolution of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Microsoft CDO, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre

Lindsay-Rae McIntyre (0:00)

The D&I space is often full of threat and discomfort. And like, why would I do that, right? From a neuroscience standpoint, like, we're inviting people into all the things that scare them and make them uncomfortable.

And yet, for me, I say, you know, first and foremost, I want you to start to say out loud what you're feeling, right? So even I go into conversations that are really charged. And I say, I just want to say out loud that this is a supercharged conversation. And I respect you as a colleague. And I know that when we come out the other side of this conversation, we both will have learned something.

Because sometimes saying it out loud can let a little bit of the pressure out.

Michael Gervais (1:05)

Okay, welcome back or welcome to the Finding Mastery podcast. I'm Michael Gervais, and by trade and training, I am a sport and performance psychologist. And the whole idea behind these conversations is to learn from people who are on the path of mastery. We want to better understand what they're searching for, their psychological framework, which is a fancy way of thinking about, like, how do they use their mind?

How do they make sense of the world around them? How do they make sense of themselves in this world that we're living in? Then we want to dig underneath the surface and figure out what are the mental skills that they're using to build and refine their craft.

I want to take a minute here to announce a really exciting event that we have coming up. As you continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2024, I want to pose a question. What are you doing right now to be great with stress? How are you working with stress on your pursuit towards your most important ambitions and goals? And I just want to get right to the heart of the key elements, one in particular, for what it takes to excel in today's high heat, high stakes world. Because stress is not the problem that we think it is. Stress is a synonym for change. And our ability to be agile with change, that is the real opportunity at hand. So if you're wanting to unlock extraordinary results and sustainable performance in your life, it's not about avoiding or reducing stress. And as simple as that sounds, it's very tricky to do, but it is about fundamentally changing your relationship with it.

And that's why I'm so thrilled to invite you to a special event. It's a free virtual event that we're offering, and it's called The Power of Embracing Stress. It's on Wednesday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Pacific. So to sign up, just head over to findingmastery.com/training. Whether it's advancing in your career or improving your health or cultivating stronger relationships, I think a new approach to stress can be one of the most powerful unlocks for you in your life. So join us for this free virtual training, The Power of Embracing Stress, on Wednesday, March 6th at 2 p.m. Pacific. Go to findingmastery.com/training to sign up once again, that's findingmastery.com/training. And I'm really excited to see you there.

Finding Mastery is brought to you by HIMS.

HIMS is changing men's healthcare by providing simple and convenient access to science-informed treatments for erectile dysfunction, ED, hair loss, weight loss and more. Health struggles like ED are common, but they can be hard to talk about when it comes to finding a solution. That's why HIMS has been a game changer for so many men. The entire process is 100% online and if prescribed, your medication ships directly to you for free and in discrete packaging. No waiting rooms, no pharmacy visits. Plus, you can manage your plan directly on the HIMS app, track progress and learn more about your conditions and how to treat them from leading medical experts. So, if your loved one has been struggling with ED, I really want to encourage you to go check out HIMS. And I know ED often has a psychological component as well. So, be sure that you're stacking some psychological best practices into your daily routine as well. Start your free online visit today at hims.com/findingmastery. That's HIMS, hims.com/findingmastery for your personalized treatment options. hims.com/findingmastery. Prescriptions require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if appropriate. Restrictions apply. See hims.com/e-o-f for details and important safety information. Subscription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan.

Now, this week's conversation is with a legend, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre.

The corporate vice president and chief diversity officer at Microsoft.

From thought leadership to operational execution, Lindsay-Rae leads Microsoft's strategic efforts on systemic solutions to advance diversity inclusion.

And she's guided by a commitment to be mission minded, to be outcome oriented.